October is Merlot Month and, ironically, also the 20th anniversary of the wine-centric movie Sideways – a film that reverberated across the wine industry, causing Merlot sales to plummet.

These longer-aged wines were once notable for being too oaky and powerful. Now, producers are letting the gorgeous purity of the sangiovese grape shine through. By Eric Asimov I could not have ...

We usually follow the adage “if it grows together, it goes together,” but there are too many wonderful wines in the world to just focus on Italy when pairing pasta dishes. Every now and then ...

When the weather cools, it’s officially Châteauneuf-du-Pape season. But wines from the most famous appellation in southern France don't have to cost a fortune. Michel Tardieu of Tardieu-Laurent is a ...

Be it for quiet nights in huddled up under a blanket, or for toasting your friends at a festive function, red wines are always a firm favourite and guaranteed crowd pleaser. So, whether you’re a ...